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.4. E. K UNDER!), GOSHEN , IND. 
A Few New Testimonials for 1917 
H. E. JVIEADER, (Gladiolus Specialist), Dover, N. H., Nov. 6, 1916. 
“In several years’ experience with your methods, permit me to express my appreciation 
of as you a straightforward business man who can always be depended on for a square 
deal, most generously measured. In a selected collection of the choicest varieties from 
the most noted specialists, both here and abroad, your exquisite creations proved the 
premier attraction of my gardens, and I have exhibited them to my entire satisfaction at 
several of the largest shows, where they have received highest honors/’ 
JOHN LANE, Kandanga, Queensland, Australia, Oct. 18, 1916, writes: 
‘‘The gladiolus you sent us have now flowered, and we are well satisfied with them. 
The intensely ruffled ones as exemplified by “Pres. Menocal,” “Avalon,” “Roberta,” 
“Golden Glory,” “Purple Glory,” Pride of Goshen” and “Pride of Lancaster” are worthy of 
our highest praise and recommendation. The great substance of the petals of the varieties 
mentioned enables them to stand up against our tropic sun without injury, thus adding 
immensely to their value. 
In the varieties “Aeolian,” “Pride of Lancaster,” “Pres. Menocal” and “Avalon,” which 
show a bordering of deeper and contrasting color still further enhancing the formal beauty 
of the flower, you have given us our greatest pleasure, and we hope for other varieties of 
this type from you in the future. 
Wishing you every success with your life’s work, we remain, 
Yours faithfully, John Lane. 
(Mrs.) Ethel B. Lane. 
MRS. C. A. BRIGGS, Sacramento, California, Jan. 31, 1916, writes: 
“I have not yet received your latest catalog, and I want one very much. 
I can never tell you how much real enjoyment I had with the blossoms from those 
gladiolus bulbs you sent me. For the sum invested, I certainly received the largest divi¬ 
dends of happiness possible. 
I had one hundred “Pendleton.” I think this one the most beautiful of all. I could 
use many extravagant adjectives to tell of its wondrous beauty and then not do it justice. 
It must be seen to be appreciated. I enjoyed “Glory” almost as much. It is so grand and 
exquisitely refined looking—a rare lady in her dainty silk ruffles. “White Glory” is a 
beauty. I was soiry I had only one of that exquisite kind. One should never order less 
than a dozen, in order to become well acquainted with any variety. I can scarcely wait 
for the time to come when we can begin our flower garden.” 
G. W. IDNER, West Palm Beach, Florida, May 29, 1916, writes: 
4 he gladiolus bulbs you sent me are now done blooming, and say, I thought I had 
seen fine gladioli, but never until I saw yours. “Glory” was five feet high and some had 
twenty-six blooms, beautifully ruffled. “Mrs. Pendleton” was as fine as any orchid. If 
your mixtures come anywhere as fine as what you sent me, will want some about Novem¬ 
ber. We plant here in November, December and January. Thanks for extras sent.” 
W. W. WILMORE, Gladiolus Specialist, of Wheatridge, Colorado, Jan. 2, 1915, writes: 
Youi new list for 1915 at hand, I have watched your new productions with great 
interest and heartily congratulate you upon your succes. I have grown several of your 
varieties and as yet I have the first one to see that I would not consider first class. In fact 
I think so much of the ruffled type that I have taken the liberty of having an etching 
made which I have adopted as a letter-head. 
